Nunam Iqua School
8 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Nunam Iqua School
Nunam Iqua School is a K-12 school located in the remote village of Nunam Iqua, Alaska. It is the only school in the village, and it serves the community of approximately 300 people. The school has been in operation since the late 1960s, and it has been providing quality education to the students of Nunam Iqua ever since.
The school offers a variety of educational programs, including core academic subjects, vocational training, and extracurricular activities. The school also provides a variety of support services, such as counseling, health services, and special education. The school has a small staff of teachers and administrators, who work hard to ensure that all students receive a quality education.
Nunam Iqua School is committed to educating the whole child and providing a safe, supportive learning environment. The school values the culture and traditions of the Yup’ik people and works to ensure that students are able to learn and grow in their own language and culture. The school also works to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in the modern world.
Nunam Iqua School is an important part of the community, and it is dedicated to providing a quality education to all of its students. The school is a source of pride for the village, and it is a testament to the resilience and determination of the people of Nunam Iqua.
Address:
32 School Rd
Nunam Iqua, AK 99666Phone:
(907) 498-4112
Site:
Grades:
PreK – 12
Enrollment:
65 students
Overview Nunam Iqua School
Nunam Iqua School serves 65 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Nunam Iqua School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Verdict on Nunam Iqua School
Nunam Iqua School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Nunam Iqua School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.